Will I notice any more performance on it? I only play Minecraft, but I might like to try some Linux Steam games out in the future. The reason I'm asking, I'm getting horrible FPS in Minecraft no matter what DE I run. Orange is trying to help me, but way too close to the holidays. We're not sure what the issue is.

Or should I just sit this one out and wait for the 7 series? Dunno how long this sale will last, so sooner the better.

Edit: Of course, I could just buy it and not use it if/until I and Orange can't figure out the problem.

I have that same exact 6870 and it's definitely a step up over a 5700 series for most games, but like some of the customer reviews there say it is a bit noisy under a gaming load. So i'd keep that in mind if a noisy card might bug you.

I have that same exact 6870 and it's definitely a step up over a 5700 series for most games, but like some of the customer reviews there say it is a bit noisy under a gaming load. So i'd keep that in mind if a noisy card might bug you.

Funny you said that. I have about 40% hearing loss from radiation/chemo when I was 3yo. So yeah, the sound won't hurt me. Just have to crank up the speakers, and I'm good.

OK, I'll just wait for a few more considerations, and I'll get it. I have $150 in PayPal from when I sold my 1156 board/cpu online.

Edit: I can always add on a 3rd party h/s. I had my eyes on the Arctic Cool models for awhile.